121 open source boards using the 74LS00

Real designs built with the 74LS00, from public GitHub projects: a quick way to see how others power, decouple and connect it. Each board comes with its KiCad files, full parts list and a render — and you can simulate its firmware on HardLabs.

The 74LS00 in open source designs

The gallery holds 121 open source boards using the 74LS00 from 79 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 137.4 × 100 mm and carries around 53 components.

88% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 36% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Instruction by jes.

Microcontrollers on boards using the 74LS00

74LS00: common questions

Where can I find a 74LS00 reference design?

Each of the 121 boards on this page is a real design using the 74LS00. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.

What parts are used alongside the 74LS00?

The 74LS04, 74LS32, 74LS138, 74LS245 and 74LS74 appear in the most repositories here.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the 74LS00 use?

Most are built on AVR/Arduino (7), RP2040/RP2350 (1), PIC (1) and Raspberry Pi (1).

How big is a typical board using the 74LS00?

The median is 137.4 × 100 mm, and 88% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 74LS00?

By GitHub stars, Instruction by jes, with 301 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74LS00 before building it?

Yes. HardLabs turns a board's netlist and BOM into a working simulation, so you can boot and test firmware against it with no hardware on your desk.

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